Japan Emperor Plants Rice Seedlings at Imperial Palace Grounds in Annual Tradition
The Emperor upheld his annual tradition by planting rice seedlings at a paddy near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. Donning a light-blue shirt and black rubber boots, he meticulously planted 20 seedlings of Nihon Masari and Mangetsu Mochi rice varieties. The rice will be harvested in mid-September and offered to gods during the Niiname-sai ceremony in November, continuing the sacred tradition.
The Emperor planted rice seedlings at a paddy near the Biological Laboratory of the Imperial Household on the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Tuesday, as part of his annual custom.
Wearing a light-blue long-sleeved shirt, navy trousers and black rubber boots, the Emperor bent down to carefully plant a total of 20 seedlings of non-glutinous Nihon Masari rice and sticky Mangetsu Mochi rice.
The rice is scheduled to be harvested around mid-September. The harvested rice will be offered to gods at the Niiname-sai ceremony in November.
Source Link : https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240515-186146/
